Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
-
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs high amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bosc Pear and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Care of Bosc Pear and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Bosc Pear and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bosc Pear pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.